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What is NYC RCNY § 59?

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(a) No Required Ride-Sharing. An Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must not require that any prospective Passenger share a ride with another prospective Passenger.

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§ 59A-17 Operations – Service Requirements (Customers).

RCNY § 59

(a)No Required Ride-Sharing. An Owner of a For-Hire Vehicle must not require that any prospective Passenger share a ride with another prospective Passenger. 35 RCNY § 59A-17(a)Vehicle Fine: $50Appearance NOT REQUIRED

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